Chief Security Guard Jobs in Upper Marlboro, MD

A Chief Security Guard plays a critical role in the security industry. Their main responsibility is to oversee the security operations within an organization or facility. This includes developing and implementing security protocols, supervising a team of security personnel, conducting security audits, and responding to security emergencies. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal security laws and regulations and often liaise with law enforcement agencies.

Key skills for a Chief Security Guard include strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to respond effectively to high-pressure situations, and a keen understanding of security systems and technologies. They should ideally have certifications such as the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) from ASIS International. Prior to becoming a Chief Security Guard, a person might have roles such as Security Guard, Security Officer, or Security Supervisor, gaining experience in various aspects of security operations.

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Security Shift Supervisor - Armed

  • Allied Universal
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Description Allied Universal Services is seeking the position of an Armed Security Shift Supervisor....

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Airport Operations Supervisor- DCA (43679)

  • GLOBAL ELITE GROUP
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 4 days ago

to secured areas within the airport Verify personal identification and access badge of person/people requesting entrance to secured areas Vehicle inspection and access control in designated areas Patrolling...

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Security Supervisor

  • The Watergate Hotel 1997
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 5 days ago

The Hotel Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine...

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SPO Supervisor

  • Admiral Security Services
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Conduct of routine foot patrols in and around building....

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Corporate Security Incident Response Supervisor, Amazon Corporate Security, Business Assurance Center

  • Amazon
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 8 days ago

management, project management, or related disciplines. - Demonstrated ability to quickly collect and analyze data necessary to brief leaders on important, time sensitive security issues....

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Shift Supervisor

  • Chenega Corporation
  • Ft Belvoir, VA (21 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Ft Belvoir, VA (21 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Six (6) years of specialized experience related to the work performed in physical security or law enforcement....

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Industrial Security Operations Manager

  • MITRE
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 13 days ago

The Operations Manager will ensure industrial security strategies and programs are coordinated with and integrated into MITREs overall security program, encompassing Physical Security, Personnel Security...

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Security Supervisor

  • Admiral Security Services
  • Bethesda, MD (22 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (22 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Conduct of routine foot patrols in and around building....

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Cleared On Site Chief Security Architect for Governance, Risk and Compliance (5030)

  • cBEYONData
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Law Enforcement Agency OCIO's organization is moving to Information Systems Security as a Service and requires a Chief Security Architect to serve as the program's principal technical authority,...

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Integrated Security Operations Manager

  • Concentric advisors, inc.
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 13 days ago

security work....

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Security Site Supervisor

  • GardaWorld
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 14 days ago

As a Security Supervisor - Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc....

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Virginia Site Supervisor

  • Garda World Security
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 21 days ago

As a Security Supervisor Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc....

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Supervisor

  • CGI Group, Inc.
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 25 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 25 days ago

Under the direction of the Site PSM, Government Client Leadership or designate, lead a team involved in all phases of passport processing, customer service and PRISM functions. Includes planning,...

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Senior Security Officer TS SCI w/Poly

  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 27 days ago
  • Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 27 days ago

Management, Security Management, Security System Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Senior Security Officer Our work depends...

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Xcelerate Solutions Careers - Personnel Security Administrator - Junior w/ TS/SCI with FSP

  • Xcelerate Solutions
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 27 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
  • 27 days ago

Personnel Security Administrator - Junior The Developmental Security Administrator provides entry-level administrative and data entry support for the Sponsor's security operations. The role...

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Salary for Chief Security Guard Jobs in Upper Marlboro, MD

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Highest Education Level

Chief Security Guards in Upper Marlboro, MD offer the following education background
High School or GED
28.6%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
9.7%
Some College
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%


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